Chili Ala Capt. James Mcdonnell

Ingredients

1 pound mild italian sausage
1 pound chuck
1 onion
2 garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
6 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup dark kidney beans drain
1 cup refried beans

Instructions

Brown sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic in a pot. Add remaining ingredients except beans, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 1/4 hours. After cooking time is up, add the beans and stir. Top with grated Monterey Jack cheese and finely chopped scallions.